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Last Updated: Oct 24, 2024, 10:50 AM

The SIU Graduate School is dedicated to supporting your holistic development and well-being. Our commitment extends beyond your academic success to encompass your health, social connections, recreational activities, safety, access to top-notch research resources, and career services. Southern Illinois University offers a wide range of support offices and services designed to assist you throughout your graduate studies, both on our main campus and at our various satellite facilities. We ensure that every aspect of your university experience is enriched and supported.

Dates and Deadlines - Fall 2024

August 2024

  • August 15
  • August 16
    • Last day to be admitted into a degree program for Fall 2024
  • August 19
    • Fall 2024 Semester begins
    • Late registration begins
  • August 25
    • Deadline for receipt of Graduate Scholarship Program (GSP) Applications for Fall 2024
  • August 29

    • Let’s Talk Graduate Studies – Getting Started Writing - Topic Generation
      3:00 - 4:30 PM (virtual)

  • August 30
    • Fall 2025 application opens
    • Last day to submit paperwork to the Registration Office to drop a semester-length course to be eligible for a credit/refund; change credit/audit status; and withdraw from the university with a full refund.

September 2024

  • September 1
    • Last day to be admitted as a Nondeclared Graduate Student for the Fall 2024 semester
    • Last day for students to drop a full-term course with a full refund on SalukiNet
  • September 2
    • HOLIDAY - Labor Day
  • September 5
    • Let’s Talk Graduate Studies – Meet and Greet -Campus Lake Becker Pavilion and Boatdock 11:30 – 1:30
  • September 9
    • Last day to begin an assistantship for the fall semester and still receive a tuition waiver
  • September 10
    • Let’s Talk Graduate Studies – How to format and submit a thesis or other final paper – Noon – 1:00 pm, Student Services Building Room 307
  • September 12

    • Workshop for Directors of Graduate Studies – Slate Training with Doug Troue
      Morris Library 139 from 9:00am to 11:00am

    • Graduate Assistant Orientation, 10:00 - 11:00 AM Attend virtually via Microsoft Teams
  • September 13
    • Deadline to apply for December 2024 graduation
  • September 15
    • Deadline to apply for IL residency for Fall 2024
  • September 18
    • MOMs, SSB 150 9:00-10:00
    • SIU Day of Giving
  • September 19
    • Let’s Talk Graduate Studies -Fellowships Workshop – How to apply for external fellowships (PIVOT)
  • September 24
    • Co-op PhD Annual Meeting Virtual via Zoom 2:30-3:15 pm

October 2024

  • October 3
    • Fellowship Recipients Award Ceremony
  • October 10
    • Let’s Talk Graduate Studies – Graduate Student Gathering
      • All graduate students are invited to an informal gathering for the purpose of meeting and getting to know each other. Come and make a friend, or get a fresh idea for your project, or just enjoy some down time with others. 1:00 - 2:00 pm Central Time at DeLyte's at Morris Library. Those who cannot attend in person are welcome to Attend virtually via Microsoft Teams.
  • October 11
    • Willis Swartz Award nominations are due
    • Outstanding Dissertation and Outstanding Thesis Award nominations due
  • October 15
    • FY 25-26 TAA allocations provided to academic Deans
    • Last day to admit international students for Spring 2025
  • October 16
    • MOMs, SSB 150 9:00-10:00
  • October 17
    • Let’s Talk Graduate Studies/Let’s Talk Research-Writing Workshop – writing proposals for grants and other projects, Students and faculty are invited. Morris 752/754 3:00-4:30. for students and faculty – co-hosted by KJ and CT.
  • October 18
    • Fall break (for students)
  • October 23
    • Let’s Talk Graduate Studies – Funding Workshop – How to pay for graduate school – virtual 2:00 – 3:30 pm
  • October 25
    • Last day to submit paperwork to the Registration office related to the last day to drop or for a withdrawal from the University (no refund, resulting in a W grade)
  • October 27
    • Last day for students to drop a full-term course (no refund, resulting in a W grade) online using SalukiNet
  • October 29
    • Let's Talk Graduate Studies - Formatting Workshop for Dissertation, Thesis, Capstone Report, and Research Paper. Morris Library 139, 2:00 - 4:00 pm, reservations required. MAX CAPACITY REACHED. Students who were unable to reserve a spot may contact etdsupport@siu.edu for assistance.

November 2024

  • November 7
    • Let’s Talk Graduate Studies – Preparing for the 3MT competition, online TBA
  • November 8
    • Deadline to make initial submission of research paper/thesis/dissertation/capstone report for December 2024 graduation
  • November 11
    • HOLIDAY - Veterans Day
  • November 14
    • Fellowships Workshop – How to apply for SIUC fellowships, online TBA
  • November 15
    • TAA Fall utilization report due to Graduate School
    • Deadline for receipt of Graduate School Tuition Scholarship Applications for Spring semester 2025
    • Deadline to make final submission of research paper/thesis/dissertation/capstone report for December 2024 graduation
  • November 20
    • MOMs, SSB 150 9:00-10:00 am
  • November 28-29
    • HOLIDAY - Thanksgiving

December 2024

  • December 1
    • GA Re-Employment Notification: Units must notify a Graduate Assistant of a decision to re-employ or not re-employ as a Graduate Assistant for the following Spring 2025
    • Deadline for Spring 2025 Graduate Assistantship contracts due to Graduate School
  • December 4
    • Let’s Talk Graduate Studies – End of Semester, Winter Holiday Party/Donut Dash at the Graduate School 8:00-11:00 am
  • December 9-13
    • Final Exams
  • December 13
    • Semester Ends
  • December 14
    • Commencement
  • December 16
    • Winter Intersession Begins
  • December 18
    • MOMs, SSB 150 9:00-10:00 am
  • December 24, 2024 - January 1, 2025
    • Campus Holiday & Administrative Closure